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This bubble up breakfast casserole is simple to prepare and super flavorful! It’s made with layers of biscuit, crispy bacon, savory sausage, fluffy eggs and melty cheese. Everyone will get out of bed and run to the breakfast table for this yummy dish!

Side shot of a serving of bubble up breakfast casserole being taken out of the baking dish. Side shot of a serving of bubble up breakfast casserole being taken out of the baking dish.

Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Make Ahead: You can make this the day before, so in the morning all you have to do is add the egg mixture and cheese and pop it in the oven.
  • Easy to Customize: I’m sharing lots of ideas for ways you can change up this recipe to make it your own!
  • Great for Holiday Brunches: This dish, that serves a crowd, is perfect for a holiday brunch. Pair it with my quick 45 minute cinnamon rolls, quiche Lorraine, and my cranberry orange scones.

What’s in Bubble Up Breakfast Casserole?

This bubble up breakfast casserole is made with common breakfast ingredients, many of which you probably already have in your kitchen! See the recipe card below for a list of exact measurements.

  • Meat: Bacon and breakfast sausage are layered over the biscuits for wonderful savory flavor.
  • Biscuits: In this recipe, pieces of biscuits get topped with the rest of the ingredients. As the dish bakes, they get puffy and bubble up around the other ingredients. 
  • Eggs: Binds all of the ingredients together and makes the casserole wonderfully satisfying.
  • Half and Half: Adds a smooth creamy texture to the eggs.
  • Seasonings: A blend of garlic powder, dried onion flakes, salt and pepper will bring out delicious savory flavor.
  • Chives: Adds a pop of freshness and color.
  • Cheese: Shredded Colby Jack cheese gets melty and slightly crispy over the top as the casserole bakes.
Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. Overhead shot of labeled ingredients.

Recipe Instructions

You’re going to love how easy this bubble up breakfast casserole is to make. Simply cook the bacon and sausage and then some layer everything and it’s ready to go! It’s perfect to prep in advance of Christmas morning or any time you’re hosting guests for breakfast!

  1. Cook Bacon: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Add the bacon to a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until all the bacon is crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the pan and then place it onto a plate or bowl lined with paper towels to drain.
  2. Cook Sausage: Add the sausage to the bacon grease in the skillet and cook on medium-high heat until browned and no pink remains. Break it into pieces as it cooks. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage from the pan and then place it on the plate or bowl lined with the bacon. Set aside.
  3. Biscuits: Cut each of the biscuits into six pieces and then place them on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Assemble: Add the cooked bacon and sausage evenly over the top of the biscuits.
  5. Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, half and half, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried onion flakes, and chives. Pour over the top of the biscuits and meat.
  6. Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top. Bake for 28-30 minutes, until the biscuits are baked through and the eggs are no longer runny. Let the bubble up breakfast casserole sit for 5 minutes before garnishing it with additional chopped chives and serving.
Overhead shot of bacon being cooked in a skillet. Overhead shot of bacon being cooked in a skillet.
Overhead shot of the sausage being cooked in the bacon grease in a skillet. Overhead shot of the sausage being cooked in the bacon grease in a skillet.
Overhead shot of biscuit pieces spread out in the bottom of a baking dish. Overhead shot of biscuit pieces spread out in the bottom of a baking dish.
Overhead shot of bacon and sausage spread out over the biscuit pieces in the baking dish. Overhead shot of bacon and sausage spread out over the biscuit pieces in the baking dish.
Overhead shot of meat and biscuit pieces covered in the egg mixture.Overhead shot of meat and biscuit pieces covered in the egg mixture.
Overhead shot of egg, meat and biscuits covered with cheese ready to go in the oven.Overhead shot of egg, meat and biscuits covered with cheese ready to go in the oven.

Biscuit Breakfast Casserole Tips and Variations

This bubble up breakfast casserole is so delicious! Here are a few ways you can customize the recipe to make it your own.

  • Biscuit Type: I used a 16 oz. can of Pillsbury Grands biscuits and cut them into 6 pieces. If you use a 12 oz. can of regular-sized biscuits cut them into quarters instead.
  • Add Veggies: You may add peppers, onions, mushrooms, or whatever vegetables you would like to this casserole. Be sure to cook them in a skillet before adding them to the baking dish along with the meat.
  • Change the Meat: You can use a variety of meat in this casserole, but I recommend keeping it around one pound total. Try using diced ham, maple sausage, hot sausage, turkey sausage or chorizo!
  • Cheese Options: You can change up the cheese as desired. Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or cheddar cheese would be great choices! 
  • Toppings: Serve the bubble up breakfast casserole with some yummy toppings, like salsa, hot sauce, green onions, avocado, and extra cheese!

Close up shot of bubble up breakfast casserole in a baking dish with a wooden serving spoon. Close up shot of bubble up breakfast casserole in a baking dish with a wooden serving spoon.

Storing Leftover Breakfast Casserole

This dish stores really well and leftovers are great warmed up for quick breakfasts. As an added plus, you can prep it ahead of time and it’s freezer-friendly.

  • In the Refrigerator: Keep leftovers in an airtight container or covered tightly with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 
  • Reheating: Reheat in the microwave 30 seconds at a time, until steaming. Or heat in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes. 
  • Prepare Ahead: Prepare everything through the middle of step 6. Instead of pouring the egg mixture over the biscuits, cover both the egg mixture and the baking dish with plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Just before baking stir the egg mixture well and pour it over the biscuits and meat and top with the cheese. Bake as directed. 
  • In the Freezer: Freeze bubble up breakfast casserole by making it in a freezer-safe baking dish and covering it well with plastic wrap and then a couple of layers of aluminum foil. Before baking, let the casserole thaw at room temperature for 2-3 hours. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35-40 minutes.

Overhead shot of plated bubble up breakfast casserole.Overhead shot of plated bubble up breakfast casserole.

More Savory Breakfast Recipes

A hearty breakfast casserole is the best breakfast option when you’re feeding a crowd. You can even prep them the night before, so they’re ready to go in the morning! These are some of my favorites to make when I’m hosting guests for the holidays or anytime!

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  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 3-quart baking dish with pan spray.

  • Add the bacon to a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until all the bacon is crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the pan and place it onto a plate or bowl lined with paper towels to drain.

  • Add the sausage to the bacon grease in the skillet and cook on medium-high heat until browned and no pink remains, breaking it into pieces as it cooks. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage from the pan and place it on the plate or bowl lined with the bacon. Set aside.

  • Cut each of the biscuits into six pieces and lay them over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

  • Add the cooked bacon and sausage evenly over the top of the biscuits.

  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, half and half, salt, pepper, garlic powder, minced onion, and chives together. Pour over the top of the biscuits and meat.

  • Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top.

  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the biscuits are baked through and the eggs are no longer runny. Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before garnishing it with additional chopped chives and serving.

Calories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 17gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 188mgSodium: 699mgPotassium: 247mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 498IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 171mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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